September 2009

Create a Logger using the Trace Listener in C#

by Dave on September 16, 2009

in Files and Directories, Tutorials

When writing software for the commercial world it is crucial your application can log errors, be it to the database, or to a text file, or even to the Windows Event Log if necessary. The .NET Framework contains a mechanism called a Trace Listener. This Listener is an object which directs the trace output to [...]

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Using the Button.DialogResult property in your Custom Dialog

by Dave on September 14, 2009

in Windows Forms

When creating a custom dialog window, like for example a custom message box or a custom input box, you will most probably need to know which dialog button was clicked by the end user. This is very easy to accomplish in C# – all you have to do is set the DialogResult property of the [...]

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Using the BackgroundWorker Component in C#

by Dave on September 11, 2009

in Threads and Delegates, Windows Forms

A few days ago I wrote an article describing how to create a worker thread for your Windows Forms. Just recently a friend of mine brought to my attention that the .NET Framework contains a component called BackgroundWorker which helps you to do what I had explained in that article but in an easier and [...]

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How to paint a Gradient Background for your Forms

by Dave on September 9, 2009

in Windows Forms

Have you ever felt that your Windows applications look a little boring and are missing that touch of visual style and creativity? I assume you have, so I’m going to show you how you can paint a gradient background for your Windows Forms. It might not sound like much but this goes a long way [...]

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How to use a Master Page in ASP.NET

by Dave on September 7, 2009

in ASP.NET, Internet

When creating a website you will always have common sections which are repeated on every page throughout your whole site. For example headers and footers, a navigation bar, a side bar, etc. are all sections in your site which do not change depending on which page is being browsed. With a Master Page you only [...]

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